- Recall date:
- July 31, 2020
- Purpose for recall:
- Microbiological – Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Firm / Agency:
- Sysco
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the distribution:
- Shopper
Recall particulars
Ottawa, July 31, 2020 – Sysco is recalling pink onions imported from the USA from {the marketplace} attributable to attainable Salmonella contamination. Shoppers mustn’t devour the recalled merchandise described under or meals containing these uncooked pink onions. Meals service institutions, establishments, retailers, distributors and producers mustn’t serve, use, or promote the recalled merchandise described under. These can also have been bought from Sysco on-line or by numerous restaurant areas.
Sysco is recalling pink onions in Western Canada by the next Sysco areas: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina. The Canadian Meals Inspection Company (CFIA) will proceed its investigation into different attainable importers and extra remembers might comply with.
Recalled merchandise
Model | Product | Measurement | Codes | Extra info |
---|---|---|---|---|
IMPERIAL FRESH | Purple Onions – Jumbo | 10 lb. | Product code 8399925 | All merchandise imported since Might 24, 2020 |
IMPERIAL FRESH | Purple Onions – Jumbo | 25 lb. | Product code 8313967 | All merchandise imported since Might 24, 2020 |
What you need to do
In case you suppose you grew to become sick from consuming a recalled product, name your physician.
Test to see when you’ve got the recalled merchandise in your house, restaurant or establishment. Recalled merchandise must be thrown out or returned to the shop the place they had been bought. If you’re uncertain of the id of pink onions in your possession, verify along with your place of buy.
Meals contaminated with Salmonella might not look or scent spoiled however can nonetheless make you sick. Younger youngsters, pregnant ladies, the aged and folks with weakened immune methods might contract severe and generally lethal infections. Wholesome individuals might expertise short-term signs equivalent to fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Lengthy-term issues might embody extreme arthritis.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA throughout its investigation right into a foodborne sickness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a meals security investigation, which can result in the recall of different merchandise. If different high-risk merchandise are recalled, the CFIA will notify the general public by up to date Meals Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that trade is eradicating the recalled merchandise from {the marketplace}.